Word details

猫をかぶる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 猫をかぶる.

Dictionary

Entry

猫をかぶる猫を被るねこをかぶるExpressionGodan verbFreq #40603
1

Idiomatic expression

to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite

Examples
猫をかぶっている
He is hiding his claws.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cat

11 strokesFrequency 1,702JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ビョウ

Kun

ねこ

incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving

10 strokesFrequency 431JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

こうむ.るおお.うかぶ.るかぶ.せる

Nanori

ぎぬ

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